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With school suspended, Kenya’s children become students of gang culture

Africa Pierra Nyaruai - 31 Aug 2020

Schools in Kenya will reopen only in 2021. Meanwhile, children are getting their education on the streets, through becoming involved in petty crime

Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership

Coronavirus Paul Kariuki - 28 Aug 2020

High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account

Security at schools is not the community’s responsibility

Education Sean Mbusi - 17 Jun 2020

It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed

Mo Farah lifts lid on bust up with Gebrselassie

Article Agency - 25 Apr 2019

Athletics icons Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie are locked in a bitter dispute just days away from the London Marathon

Fraud costs Metrobus millions

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Aug 2017

Six Computicket staffers are up on fraud charges, but the real problem is inside the bus service itself

Opposition parties urge Zuma to report corruption to police

Article Reuters - 20 Nov 2016

If the president knows who is stealing, as he claimed in a speech on Friday, he should report them to the police.

Art theft: Now you see it, now you don’t

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Oct 2011

The theft of valuable bronze works from the Johannesburg Art Gallery has raised issues of security and funding in South Africa's public galleries.

SA hospitals losing ambulances to theft

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2011

Hospital thieves have walked off with items ranging from ambulances to bed linen, costing South Africa R16-million.

‘Cipro not to blame for Yengeni debacle’

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Nov 2010

Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona absolves (Cipro) of blame in the latest Tony Yengeni debacle.

Cops ‘looking into’ theft at Fifa offices

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jun 2010

A burglary at the Fifa headquarters in Johannesburg was confirmed by national police commissioner General Bheki Cele on Tuesday.

Mystery millions burglary

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 18 Jun 2010

Police boss denies sources' claims that cash was taken from his Durban home and drivers were questioned.

Thieves lift wallets from Uruguay team hotel

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jun 2010

Thieves broke into the Uruguay team hotel and stole $12 000 from two of the squad while they were playing against France on Friday evening.

Harmony suspends 57 workers over gold theft

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Jun 2009

Harmony on Friday said it has suspended 57 workers for gold theft, days after the bodies of 76 illegal miners were recovered from an abandoned shaft.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

Coronavirus

SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing